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Chapman University - Dodge College MFA in Film Production (Cinematography)
DisappointingI studied in the MFA cine program for one year and deferred due to the corona virus, but decided not to return to the program, mainly due to disillusionment with the quality of the classes. The first semester, everyone is required to take a class called "Story". To be blunt the class was kind of... -
Rome International Film School
Only a fool would miss this opportunityNo filmmaker is so great that Carl Haber cannot help them improve and explore the full extent of their potential. I have had the pleasure to take a handful of courses from Carl at RIFS and in addition to being one of the most interesting and kind people you will meet in your life, Carl is... -
Brooklyn College (CUNY) Feirstein - MFA in Cinematography
Not Worth Your TimeIllustrating everything that is wrong with this school would take over an hour, and I have neither the time nor patience for that. To avoid being redundant, I would read the other one star review for Feirstein, as it paints an accurate picture of the amount of chaos and the lack of clear... -
Brooklyn College (CUNY) Feirstein - MFA in Cinematography
A MessIt took me a while to write this review but when I saw there were none from current students I felt it was important to do so. I came to Feirstein two years ago because it was an exciting new program and it was half the price of most NY-based schools. I was looking forward to being part of a... -
NYU - Tisch Undergraduate Film & Television
I had a great time here but that was back in the late 90sI loved NYU. I was a pre-med student who transferred in 1999 and graduated 2001. I received two scholarships, multiple grants and loans. They had a Director's Series -- where a director would come in and talk about their movie before it was released (i.e. Wes Anderson and Bill Murray came in to...
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Tommy Gelinas was born and raised in the San Fernando Valley in Southern California. He grew up visiting restaurants, malls, and many other venues that slowly declined and...
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- PROD 600
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- Documentary
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- 13:52
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- Dec 1, 2020
After the light bulb on her film projector burns out, an elderly woman must confront a nightmarish world as well as the trauma of her past as she seeks to find a replacement before her memories are lost forever.
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- Loyola Marymount University
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- Directing Short Film II: Visual Story
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- Drama
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- 5:58
- Film Completion
- May 3, 2021
An exploration of the history and modern day importance of postcards.
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- Loyola Marymount University
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- PROD 670
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LMU - Film and Television Production 2021
First time applicant, accepted from waitlist
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- LMU - Film and Television Production
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- Dec 11, 2020
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- Mar 12, 2021
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- Apr 28, 2021
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- Apr 28, 2021
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Struggled a little bit with the creative prompts, but finally got two pieces that I'm really happy with.
I'm really proud of this application, and we'll just see where this goes.
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- USC - Writing for Screen and TV
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- Sep 10, 2021
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Was a bit tricky getting some of my portfolio stuff together, but it was still fun.
Being an international student, I'm still working out the official transcripts and other things, but it's all going well so far and I'm excited!
- turns out the transcripts automatically filled in from applying last year, so all's good!
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- LMU - Writing for the Screen M.F.A.
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- Sep 10, 2021
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Denied (w/o Interview)
Fall 2021 CSUN MFA Screenwriting App
CSUN MFA Screenwriting
- MS/MA/MFA Program
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- Feb 10, 2021
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- May 14, 2019
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- Jun 24, 2019
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Your Chances of Getting into Film School: Acceptance Rates, GPA Requirements, Waitlist Data, and More...
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How COVID-19 changed film school from coast to coast
Even in the days before the Delta strain wreaked havoc from coast to coast, we already knew that COVID-19 has altered the film industry — and... -
You now have until January 31, 2022 before you must start repaying student loans — here's how to prepare
On August 6, 2021, the Biden Administration enacted a second extension of the pause on student loan repayment, interest, and collections until... -
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Q & A With Kendra Daniels, a Michener Screenwriting Fellow
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How to Get Into AFI: Exclusive Advice From the Admissions Office (Part 1)
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Ask anyone about where to go to film school, and you’re bound to hear the American Film Institute Conservatory. First established in 1967, AFI is...
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How I chose between NYU Dramatic Writing and AFI Screenwriting.
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How I chose between NYU Dramatic Writing and AFI Screenwriting. I anguished over the thought of turning down either school. As a true cinephile... -
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When all the noise went away, I asked 'why?' And that was wrong.
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"Mark Duplass, a director, actor, writer, and producer, discusses the migration of filmmakers to television, to the emergence of VOD and its... -
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I did a thing - and you can too!
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It's nearly the end of March and for the second year in a row, I have not received any acceptances for the MFA screenwriting programs I applied...
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Admitted but Not Attending (After Interview) LMU - Film and Television Production 2021First time applicant, accepted from waitlist
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Applied 2022 - USC Graduate Writing for Screen & Television MFAStruggled a little bit with the creative prompts, but finally got two...
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Applied Loyola Marymount - Writing for Screen MFA Fall 2022Was a bit tricky getting some of my portfolio stuff together, but it...
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Denied (w/o Interview) Fall 2021 CSUN MFA Screenwriting AppCSUN MFA Screenwriting
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Waitlisted (w/o Interview) SAMPLE MFA Application 2019This is a sample Application to showcase the various features of the...- Chris W
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Chapman University - Dodge College of Film and Media Arts (B.A. & B.F.A.)What's the vibe at Dodge competitiveness-wise? USC SCA is known to be pretty cutthroat competitive where as LMU SFTV actually markets itself as...
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London Film School - MA ScreenwritingHi, does anyone know if the Film School is still moving to London City Island? Thanks
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NFTS - Film Studies, Programming and CurationHi all, I'm applying to this program, and I'm really proud of my essay. However, I worry that my essay is really stretching the prompt. Should I...
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National Film and Television School (NFTS) - Directing FictionCan anyone give a review about MA Dricting Producing science and natural history in NFTS?- yaditya6
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Met Film School - MA DirectingHello, I've just applied for the ONE YEAR MA in screenwriting for MetFilmSchool, both for the Berlin Campus and the London campus. My interview...
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AFI Directing Fall 2021Hi there! Firstly congratulation for your offers! I'm also applying schools these year, just curious the consideration you had of not attending...
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Loyola Marymount University - Film & Television Production 2019How much scholarship was awarded? Can you update your application with that info to help others? Thank you!
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After Three Years of Rejection, I Got Into The Two Best Film Schools in The World. Here Are The Five Things I Learned...Hey, since you're already studying at AFI, I was wondering if you could help me connect with a fellow from the Production Design department...
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After Three Years of Rejection, I Got Into The Two Best Film Schools in The World. Here Are The Five Things I Learned...Do you know anyone in the production design dept. at AFI
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How to Get Into AFI: Exclusive Advice From the Admissions Office (Part 2)I'm so happy you guys shared this article. It's a really informative one and definitely has helped me with not only my AFI application, but to...
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Film School MFA Acceptance Rates, Minimum GPAs, Decision Dates, and more... (UPDATED with 2020 stats)Oh. Well we don't differentiate. I think most people applying to grad school don't already have a graduate GPA... But I'd say in your car having...
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Film School MFA Acceptance Rates, Minimum GPAs, Decision Dates, and more... (UPDATED with 2020 stats)Sorry, I meant in cases where students apply having both an undergraduate and a graduate GPA. Should've been more clear. Thanks for your response...
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Tips on filmmakingI really appreciate this. These tips can come in extremely handy for students who are interested in becoming the future filmmaking heros, film...
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When all the noise went away, I asked 'why?' And that was wrong.This is so beautifully written Patrick. I just feel like giving you a tight bear hug.
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How I chose between NYU Dramatic Writing and AFI Screenwriting.Great post! Very informative and thorough! I'm looking forward to your update while you're at NYU.
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